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Lu Huang

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Bilingual (English/Chinese) creative writer with the ability to drive engagement and increase IP awareness among target audiences. Leveraging an MFA in Creative Writing and experience in content creation and event planning, I excel at crafting compelling narratives and content for various platforms, analyzing market trends and audience preferences, and planning and executing engaging online and offline events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

TV & Film Creative Development Intern

COL Media
12.2022 - Current

COL Media is a pioneer studio developing original Chinese literary IPs for American TV shows, films, publications, and audio books

  • Independently conducted extensive market research on global entertainment landscape, including AI, short series, K-dramas, and Chinese Americans' preference, etc.
  • Identified promising IPs for adaptation. Evaluated 40+ novels , wrote coverages, pitched 20+, resulting in the approval of 3 IPs for further development.
  • Contributed to IP and brand development. Actively participated in cultural discussions, provided critical feedback, etc. in weekly meetings.
  • Made crucial contributions to the million-word major IP's comprehensive summary and pitch deck. Collaborated with producers and screenwriters.

Features Writer

Aves Literature
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Analyzed and translated complex American literary trends for Chinese audiences.
  • Researched and synthesized the latest developments, presenting a large volume of information concisely.
  • Communicated effectively with editors and interviewees for feedback to ensure high-quality content. Wrote 1 informative monthly newsletters and 1 expert interviews.

Stringer and Researcher

China Science Fiction Research Center
11.2021 - 02.2023

Wrote for "World Science Fiction Frontier Journal":

  • Produced monthly reports on the latest trends and developments in the global sci-fi industry and market.
  • Curated and summarized impactful American science popularization approaches. Analyzed 80+ documentaries, videos, TV programs, courses, activities, publications, and associations for insights for China's national science popularization.

Led the project "How National Geography succeeded":

  • Independently analyzed and summarized National Geography's successful approach to science popularization, examining factors such as promotional methods, market influence, content planning, operational mode, etc.
  • Produced a paper.

Publicity Intern

City Lights Bookstore And Publisher
01.2022 - 05.2022

Created marketing materials. Produced 3 monthly offline event calendars.

Improved website content accuracy and clarity by editing and proofreading blog posts and writer profiles, ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality user experience.

Liaised with websites and bookstores for publicity issues.

Supported various publishing processes.

Copywriter

“Sitting On The Ground" Podcast
01.2021 - 08.2021

This is a Chinese cultural salon with writers as the core, eager to share deep views on literature, movies, cultural events, and public issues in a way that both refined and popular tastes enjoy.

Create detailed show notes for each episode to expand customer base and increase exposure, summarizing key points and providing additional context.

Collaborate with social media teams to develop promotional content for various platforms, like 微信公众号 and 小宇宙.

Operation Intern

Shangjing Technology Company
09.2019 - 01.2020

Shangjing was a vibrant company dedicated to providing fanbase-increasing service for KOL. I worked in the compact startup to help every aspect of it, including:
Contributed to product design and development, playing a key role in creating and developing the first-generation product based on market research and customer feedback.
Monitor consumers' feedback to develop the brand influence by meeting with them and fostering a community with shared value.

Managed daily operations, including organizing internal and external business meetings, minute-taking, and summarizing discussions.

Facilitated the recruitment process, interviewing over 20 applicants and selected 5 core coders.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Beihang University
Beijing

Skills

  • Creative writing and editing
  • Idea pitching and optioning
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

TV & Film Creative Development Intern

COL Media
12.2022 - Current

Features Writer

Aves Literature
10.2022 - 02.2023

Publicity Intern

City Lights Bookstore And Publisher
01.2022 - 05.2022

Stringer and Researcher

China Science Fiction Research Center
11.2021 - 02.2023

Copywriter

“Sitting On The Ground" Podcast
01.2021 - 08.2021

Operation Intern

Shangjing Technology Company
09.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Beihang University
Lu Huang